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- Page 1 71-8319-250 Rev. 9/00 Lionel EP-5 Electric Locomotive Owner’s Manual featuring...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Congratulations! he classic Lionel EP-5 is a model of the many times topping its maximum allowed famous 4,000 H.P. electric locomotive as speed of 70MPH Updated now with it was delivered to the railroads in 1955. RailSounds and Command Control, the Often called “The Jet”... -
Page 3: Transformer Operations
Turn over your EP-5 and locate the PROG/RUN and SIG/FULL switches, (see page 6) this is what we consider to be the “front” of your EP-5. Please run your EP-5 the first time by itself just to make sure you know where it’s going. - Page 4 Trainmaster Command environment. opened manually. A note on Magne-Traction our EP-5 is equipped with Lionel sets and working their way into the EP-5’s Magne-Traction, magnetized wheelsets motor assembly. They can damage your and axles that help increase tractive effort locomotive.
- Page 5 RailSounds system delivers an authentic model railroad sound system in the world. start-up sequence. As the EP-5’s speed Your EP-5 features digital samples from an increases, the RPMs move through six levels authentic EP-5 for the ultimate in realism. of roar. Sounds return to idle only after the Begin by installing a 9-volt alkaline bat- locomotive has come to a complete stop.
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Page 6: Notes On Railsounds
Transformer operations Experiencing the range of your EP-5’s RailSounds system ith RailSounds, you experience the down your track, wait for 3.5 seconds, sounds of real railroading like never and listen for the air-release sound— before. Simply put, it’s the most sophisticat- that’s the EP-5 telling you its Liontech... - Page 7 (for horn) button (for bell) The no. 610-5906-001 sound activation button (available separately) works with Note! any Lionel AC transformer except no. 6-4690 Type MW. Transformers made by other manufacturers may not be compatible with RailSounds.
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Page 8: Trainmaster Command Operations
• All Command-equipped Lionels come factory-programmed with an ID# of “1.” To change the ID# of your EP-5 (equipped with an R2LC) see page Move ‘em out! • Throttle up or press any command button on CAB-1. Your EP-5 will respond to... -
Page 9: Running Your Ep-5 In The Trainmaster Command Environment
TrainMaster Command operations Running your EP-5 in the TrainMaster Command environment our Command-equipped EP-5 Example address Locomotive #1 comes factory-programmed with an ID# of “1.” To get your PowerMasters set to CMD or traditional EP-5 in action, set PowerMasters to... -
Page 10: Cab-1 Numeric Keypad Commands For Your
SW, ACC, RTE, TR, or ENG). The Stops and resets the EP-5’s. Resets the EP-5’s RPMs must be at idle for shutdown to EP-5’s direction to FORWARD. Resets occur. Press 6 repeatedly to lower RPMs until RailSounds to automatic RPM operation. -
Page 11: Tuning Your Ep-5'S Performance
BRAKE in the Command environment setting a “stall” voltage. Get your locomo- gives you a bonus RailSounds effect—the tive moving, then press SET; the EP-5 will ultrarealistic sound of squealing brakes. stop. Turn the throttle clockwise to get the... -
Page 12: Assigning Your Ep-5 A New Id
Assign a new I D# to your Example equipped Lionels grows, give Command-equipped EP-5 your EP-5 its own ID#. Choose from Command Base ON any between 1 and 99. Turn the Command Base ON and place the Place the EP-5 on track EP-5 on track. -
Page 13: Maintaining And Servicing Your
Start by separating the body from the frame (see below for screw locations). Apply a small amount of Lionel oil (two drops) in the armature shaft hole. Place a small amount of Finish the job by reinstalling the body shell. -
Page 14: Lubricating Your
Maintaining and servicing your EP-5 Lubricating your EP-5 elp your Lionel EP-5 lead a long and avoid getting grease or oil on the EP-5’s productive life on your railroad by wheels or your track. maintaining it properly. You’ll know your EP-5 requires lubrica-... -
Page 15: Installing The Pantograph On Your
Pantograph pick-ups located here inside body CATENARY OPERATION First remove the body from the frame of your EP-5. (see page 5) For proto- typical operation, (raised pantograph in the rear) it will be necessary to switch the order of connections to the pantographs. -
Page 16: Warranty Information
Station, together with proof of original purchase Please make sure you have followed all of the will, at the option of Lionel L.L.C., be repaired or above instructions carefully before returning any replaced, without charge for parts or labor. In the merchandise for service.
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